Dayton vs Terry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dayton

Boy #1,190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright settlement, day town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #1,187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"power of the tribe"

Origin: Germanic

English American Irish

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Dayton Rank #1,190

Terry Rank #1,187

Terry is more popular, ranked #1187 vs #1190 for Dayton.

Is Dayton or Terry more popular?

Terry is more popular, ranked #1187 compared to Dayton at #1190 in the United States.

What do Dayton and Terry mean?

Dayton means "bright settlement, day town" (Old English origin). Terry means "power of the tribe" (Germanic origin).

Are Dayton and Terry boy or girl names?

Dayton is primarily a boy name. Terry is primarily a boy name.